Posted August 9, 2020

Today, the CSMMI Executive announces that the remaining monthly meetings and shows originally schedule for September, October and November 2020 are cancelled.

The CSMMI Executive has been monitoring the developments of COVID-19 in Ontario and were encouraged with the news that Burlington, Ontario has entered Stage 3 of its slow re-opening of its economy.  The CSMMI has engaged in talks with the City of Burlington about the re-opening of our monthly shows and meetings.  However, as safety of our members, our vendors and our guests is the top priority, it was decided to cancel the remaining shows scheduled for September, October and November 2020.

The CSMMI is working closely with the City and vendors to develop an acceptable plan to allow the safe re-opening and staging of our monthly shows and meetings beginning on Sunday, January 17, 2021.   A new schedule of event dates will be published for 2021 and will be released later this fall.  Updates will be posted on this website and on the CSMMI Facebook site.

The CSMMI regrets any inconvenience as a result of this decision and thanks everyone for their understanding and co-operation as we work through the details of our re-opening.  We look forward to seeing everyone again in 2021.

Posted August 9, 2020

Burlington Slowly Re-opens its Economy and Issues New Rules for Events and Get-Togethers

On July 24, 2020, The Region of Halton, in which the City of Burlington, Ontario resides, was allowed by the Province of Ontario to begin Stage 3 and slowly re-open with new rules and guidelines in place.

Existing rules continue in that all citizens are responsible for the protection of themselves and others to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Novel Coronovirus that has been the centre of the 2020 world pandemic.  This includes maintaining a physical distance of 2 metres (6 feet) between people who do not reside at the same residence, washing your hands and not touching your face.  Using a hand sanitizer.  When you need to cough or sneeze, do so into your folded elbow.

People travelling into Ontario from out of the country must quarantine for 14 days.  Non-essential travel between the USA and Canada is not permitted.

New rules:  The City of Burlington has passed a By-law requiring all persons entering a building or enclosed space, or using the local transit system shall wear a non-surgical mask covering the nose, mouth and chin.  A maximum of 10 people may gather in a social setting, a maximum of 50 people may attend an indoor function and a maximum of 100 people may attend an outdoor function, provided that all COVID-19 requirements are adhered to regarding physical distancing and personal hygiene.

See the following websites for official information:

Government of Canada: www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19

Province of Ontario: www.ontario.ca/page/how-ontario-is-responding-covid-19

Region of Halton: www.halton.ca/For-Residents/New-Coronavirus

City of Burlington: www.burlington.ca/en/your-city/corona-virus

Keep well.  Stay Safe.

ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Update: June 29, 2020

Ontario has begun the Stage 2 of the re-opening of the Province

The Province of Ontario has announced that that it will allow a gradual re-opening of the province on a region-by-region basis as progress is made in the fight against COVID-19.  Halton Region was allowed to move into the Stage 2 opening on June 19, 2020.  The Province has introduced new rules including a requirement to maintain physical distancing of 2m and limit public event gatherings to a maximum of 10 people.  With these rules, the CSMMI is unable to hold a monthly show.     The City of Burlington has not yet announced the opening of the Seniors Centre for public events.  The CSMMI is continuing to monitor the situation and will advise on the September show when The City and Province allows it.

The health and well-being of our community remains our top priority and we advise everyone to follow the recommendations and requirements of Public Health Organizations, the Government of Canada, and the Province of Ontario.  Please practice hand washing, and comply with social distancing and self-isolation requirements.

For more information see:

Government of Canada: Canada.ca/coronavirus.       en français     Canada.ca/maladie-coronavirus

Province of Ontario:  Ontario/coronavirus

City of Burlington: burlington.ca/en/your-city/corona-virus.asp

We thank everyone for their assistance as we all work through this challenge.